The Price of Political Apathy
Lifestyle In recent times, fast-paced lifestyle driven by superficiality has made people neglect some deeply important aspects of life. The urban hustle-bustle and the ceaseless pursuit of happiness have left life bereft of any substantial meaning and purpose.Unfortunately, the young generation has become habitual of living comfortable and unexamined lives within the shallow delusional bubbles.Influenced by the social media, the youngsters care more about seeking digital validation than questioning the policies that concern their future.They prefer blind trend-following over refining their thoughts via insightful and thorough analysis. Unfortunately, their political choices, too, demonstrate the herd psychology. They tend to follow trendy narratives rather than having a thought of their own.Ancient Greek politician and general Pericles rightly remarked that just because one does not take an interest in politics does not mean that politics would not...